Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
638D91
RGB
99, 141, 145
HSL
185, 19%, 48%
HSB
185, 32%, 57%
CMYK
32, 3, 0, 43
LAB
56, -14, -7
LCH
56, 16, 206
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 203
XYZ
20, 24, 30
LUV
56, -21, -8
HWB
185, 39%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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